Ozobot Classroom
Ozobot Classroom is a free K–12 STEAM lesson portal and companion software for educators using Ozobot robots in schools.
What Ozobot Classroom is
Ozobot Classroom is a free K–12 STEAM lesson portal and companion software for educators using Ozobot robots in schools. Its library contains about 700 standards-aligned lessons across grades K–12, including computer science, math, ELA, science and social-emotional learning. Lessons use screen-free Color Codes or on-screen Ozobot Blockly coding. Teachers can use pacing guides of up to 30 lessons per grade, create and share lessons, and set up and manage devices. The web application needs no download; teachers use Chromebook, Mac or Windows 10 computers with Chrome or Edge. Students can use Color Codes without a screen or OzoBlockly on computers and tablets, including iPads and Android tablets. Teachers can share lesson links through Google Classroom or another LMS, but roster importing through the former Classes feature is no longer available. Ozobot says Classroom is FERPA- and COPPA-compliant, collects no student data and does not allow educators to create student accounts. Bit robots cannot connect to Classroom devices because they are not Bluetooth-enabled, so some features are unavailable with Bit.
Good
- Free educator account with about 700 lessons.
- Lessons cover grades K–12 and multiple subjects.
- Teachers can create and share lessons.
- Device setup and management tools are included.
Watch out
- The former Classes roster-import feature is unavailable.
- Bit cannot connect to Classroom devices.
- Teachers need Chrome or Edge on a computer.
Who it suits
It suits educators using Ozobot robots to teach K–12 STEAM and coding. Students can work with Color Codes screen-free or use OzoBlockly on a computer or tablet.
Verdict
Ozobot Classroom combines a broad school lesson library with coding activities and teacher planning tools at no charge. Check robot compatibility and teacher device requirements before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Ozobot Classroom's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Ozobot Classroom | Free | Free educator account · 700 lessons · teacher-focused portal |
| Free | Free | Educator account · free lesson library · pacing guides · lesson creation · device management · compatible Ozobot hardware required for robot activities |
The facts
Each one read from Ozobot Classroom's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API availability
- The reviewed Classroom pages describe LMS linking and robot programming tools but do not document a public Ozobot Classroom REST API or self-hosting package.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Children’s privacy
- The privacy policy says Ozobot does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 except a parent email for password reminders or resets.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Google Classroom integration
- A 2021 update added Google Classroom sign-in, roster import, remote assignments and grade synchronization.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Google Play data disclosure
- Google Play lists no third-party data sharing, possible collection of app activity and performance data, encryption in transit and compliance with the Play Families Policy.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Hardware limitation
- Ozobot says Bit is not Bluetooth-enabled, so it cannot connect to Classroom devices and some Classroom features are unavailable with Bit.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Integration
- Teachers can share lesson links through Google Classroom or another LMS; the former Classes feature for importing rosters is no longer available.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Integration limitation
- The former Classes roster-import area has been removed, so current workflows use shareable lesson links through Google Classroom or another LMS.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- Ozobot describes Classroom as a teacher-facing K–12 portal for educators using Ozobot robots in schools.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Lesson authoring
- Educators can create, upload and submit their own lessons for review and sharing.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Lesson creation
- Educators can create and share their own lessons with the Ozobot community.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Lesson filters
- Teachers can filter lessons by grade, subject and availability of student-facing videos.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Lesson library
- The library contains almost 700 standards-aligned lessons covering kindergarten through grade 12 and subjects including computer science, math, ELA, science and SEL.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Licence status
- Ozobot Classroom is delivered as a hosted web application and its product pages do not publish an open-source licence for the Classroom service.checked 15 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Coding approaches
- Lessons support screen-free Color Codes and on-screen Ozobot Blockly coding.checked 30 Sep 2001
- Device management
- The Devices area lets educators update, rename and label individual Evo robots or multiple robots.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Google Play app scope
- The Evo Android app provides access to Ozobot Blockly, Classroom, FAQs and related Evo functions.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Limit: app feature regressions
- Google Play reviewers report that an update removed older Color Code and sensor features, leaving some users with driving-only functionality.checked 15 Oct 2001
The company
- Company founding
- LinkedIn lists Ozobot as founded in 2012.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists Ozobot headquarters in Newport Beach, California.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Company legal identity
- The Google Play listing identifies the developer as Ozo Edu, Inc.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Ozobot at 11–50 employees and as privately held.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Company technology description
- LinkedIn says Ozobot combines screen-free coding, OzoBlockly, JavaScript and Python editors, LMS integrations and augmented-reality learning.checked 15 Oct 2001
- Headquarters
- Newport Beach, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2001
Money
- Educator planning
- Pacing guides provide up to 30 lessons per grade level and connect computer science foundations with math, ELA, and STEAM.checked 30 Sep 2001
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